Monster Essays - The Crucible's Giles Corey: More Weight
The Crucible's Giles Corey: More Weight
With the words “more weight” Giles Corey, from The Crucible by
Arthur Miller, becomes a true hero. Throughout the play, Corey changes
from a foolish old man, into a hero who courageously dies for his family's
well-being and honor. With just those two words, the character of Giles
Corey is defined.
Before the with trials begin, Giles Corey is just a silly old man,
courageous but not very smart. Although 83 years old, he is ridiculed and
blamed for things that go wrong. When the suspicion of witches begins,
Corey unthinkingly says something about his wife reading books, and hiding
them from ....
|